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Taylor Swift's 'Red' -Page 4 'Halo 4' -Page 4 Volume CXIV Issue 5 November 16, 2012 Serving Red Bluff High School Since 1901 RBHS Culture The growth of culture "The Nutrients" In December Red Bluff High School will be observed for one day by an educational consultant, author, and PhD named Anthony Muhammad. The following month, he will return to speak to teachers and staff members on how to improve the "culture" of Red Bluff High. Several staff members of RBHS attended Muhammad's presentation in Redding and believed that his philosophy on change would be beneficial to the school's atmosphere. After this, a number of teachers purchased Muhammad's book Transforming School Culture, presented his ideas to the superintendent, and came to the concensus that Muhammad would share his knowledge with the entire staff this January. As a speaker and presenter, Muhammad believes that the process of making changes to the way a school is used to being run can result in student resistance, or a "toxic culture" as he states in his book This is why Muhammad speaks to teachers and staff members of various schools on how to promote a healthy growth of culture. Principal Patrick Gleason is one of the staff members who attended the conference held in Redding and stated, "When you have a group of humans in any situation and want to make changes, it can be incredibly difficult." According to Gleason, a school's cuture is shaped by the way teachers and staff members interact with each other and their students. "We are responding to how we are treated during the six periods of the day," Gleason said. For example, depending on a school's culture, a student may absolutely love a certain teacher, but still have a failing grade in the class. Every school is different in that students do not always associate their poor grades with the person who teaches that subject. Respect and support is a key factor in how students perceive their teachers. Another factor in determining a school's culture is the way students view their school itself. As long as there is a positive atmosphere and students take pride in their school, there seems to be a smoother transition in the changes that take place in a school. Stories By: Laurel Shoop & Marissa Chase healthy culture "The fruit" While Anthony Muhammad is focused on improving schools' atmospheres around the nation, one might ask, "What exactly is the product of a healthy culture?" Red Bluff High obviously has its own unique cultural aspects compared to other schools, and when Patrick Gleason was asked what is special about Red Bluff High, he responded that collaboration, support, and relationships between teachers and students are the key elements that set Red Bluff High apart from other schools. Since many staff members know each other and their students already from Red Bluff's interconnected community events, organizations, and businesses, close relationships are apparent during school hours. Not every school is like this however, and in many larger schools, certain teachers do not even associate with other teachers outside of their departments. Red Bluff High's student government teacher, Cindy Haase, explained that The Roots What makes RBHS Newspaper Relationships Student Govt. Fall play 'Cinderella Waltz' continues tonight Dance Team School Spirit Holiday Classic Open Campus Radio Station ROP Programs NASA Program PAC Ryan Fisher Staff Writer a unique group of students from Red Bluff High School will be performing a heartwarming, yet comedic parody of the classic fairy tales, in a play named Cinderella Waltz. Rosie Snow is the main character of this On November 15, 16, and 17, at 7 o'clock p.m., Goneral while Becca is playing the happy-go- lucky Reagan. In the play the two switch between argumentative sisters and two family members who truly care about each other. Goneral's opposite is played by John Bookout, production; she is filled with conflicts, resisting love yet having a constant longing for a fairytale life. She is played by sophomore Faith Winiecki. Her stepmother is played by senior, Hailey Keeton. Throughout the play, Mrs. Snow is vile, angry and easy to laugh at. Her two biological daughters are played by junior, Jane Kinner and sophomore, Becca Blanchard. Jane is playing the negative junior, who plays a prince who struggles to be proper. Reagan' s opposite is played by sophomore Elijah Scharaga, who in Cinderella Waltz is named Troll, despite not actually being one. He happens to serve the prince and is one of only two characters who throughout the play is true to himself. In this play, despite not having a plan to fall back on, a foil was created. A foil is when two characters or sets of characters have the same situation but deal with it in a dramatically different mannerism. Troll and Reagan are up bear and true to themselves throughout the play. Rosie Snow's opposite is the village idiot named Zed, played by junior Dylan Dorman UC and CSU college applications are due November 31. They have been open since October, and throughout the entire month of November, they can be submitted. UC and CSU Applications Due who shows Rosie what's really important in life. Another character who assists in Rosie's life alterations is Mother McGee, who is played by Kaitlyn Dorman. Mother McGee gives Rosie the choice while Zed helps her decide. Finally, Kyle Beal plays Rosie's biological father who hopes to one day wear the pants in his relationship with his wife. The play is directed by Ms. Gambetta, a long have so much fun listening to her stories. She has made all of us better actors," said Winiecki. Each of the actors feel as if over the course separate family and you gain a lot of really good friends. Also you develop a lot of inside jokes," time RBHS English and drama teacher who is now retired. "Ms. Gambetta is a fantastic director and we of the production of this play, they have grown closer together as friends. "When you go into a play you develop a different from other schools? when teacher appreciation week comes around, every single staff member is recognized. At most schools, only the teachers are acknowledged; whereas at Red Bluff High, teachers, janitors, bus drivers, councelors, and every other staff member is appreciated. According to Haase, Red Bluff High's foundation is built on the idea that everyone plays an important role in maintaining an appealing culture. "Ever since I have been a teacher at Red Bluff High School, the message to us is that relationships are the most important thing." Both Haase and Gleason agree that students at Red Bluff High have grown to respect and take pride in their school simply because of the foundation of trust and community that is apparent here. "Some schools operate by authority, but when I discipline a kid, I try to still be respectful," Gleason stated. School spirit is also a key factor in separating Red Bluff High from other high schools. Many students and staff members feel as though the mixture of extracurricular clubs and activities, dress up days, and school spirit events shape this school into a pleasant place to be for the most part. The products of said Kaitlyn Dorman. Some feel lucky to have had the chance to perform with the cast. "I just feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with this amazing cast. We have become a huge dysfunctional family and its great!" said Winiecki. Mixings the cast's day with school and play practice is difficult to some makes memorizing lines a challenge. "Sometimes it's difficult to devote energy amount of time and mental concentration to memorize a play. " The biggest challenge, as with all plays, is memorization." The hard work and effort the entire cast has to rehearsals after long days and with many distractions," said Kinner. Bookout added that it takes a considerable put in will pay off when they perform on the 15, 16, and 17 of November at the P.A.C. week of Thanksgiving, contrary to last year's three-day break. Unfortunately, Shasta College classes will still be in session. on Monday, November 26. Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 22. Red Bluff High will be on break the entire Thanksgiving break starts today, and school will resume Thanksgiving Break